So delicious! Great variety, super friendly staff, and the donuts themselves were outstanding! Best we've had in the area since we moved here. Ever considered opening up shop in Morganton?? Would love not to have to drive a half hour for these perfect donuts... but it'd be worth it. read more

These are the best apple fritters in town. Also, they fill each filled doughnut as you order so you don't have the problem that certain national chains have where the employees are guessing what filling is inside each filled doughnut. read more

Today was the fourth and final time I have driven to Donut Life, and left with nothing. Three times because they closed early (today was at least 2.5 hours), and once because they had absolutely nothing in the store left to sell. When you offer your services to the public, you should have enough respect to deliver what you promised, including being open (and having product) for the dates and times you promised your customers. Simply putting the caveat "hours may vary" doesn't excuse this type of disrespect to your customer clientele. I'm surprised whoever manages the building allows their renters to close when they feel like it. And this is no Covid-19 special situation. This has been happening since they opened. read more

This place has the most incredible doughnuts. Pick your filling and they will fill your Doughnut. I used to hit once a week, now, well Im not saying but it's more than once. read more

They have the best donuts around and the people that work there are always so pleasant!

Absolutely blew me away. Purchased a FRESHLY Bavarian cream sat 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It was amazing!! I'll be back

Best donuts ever! We enjoyed the delicious, fresh donut and exceptional customer service. You can choose the type of fillinf(s) you want and they fill them at the counter. We will be back! Yum! read more

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I just had donuts from Donut Life for only the second time, but it was as good as the first time! They have a great selection of donuts and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is so friendly and the quality of the donuts is excellent! If you haven't tried this wonderful donut shop yet, you need to because you are missing out! read more

Stopped here for quick treat while in town. Might have been the best apple fritter I have ever had. Ours was still warm from their oven.

Excellent raised donuts in many flavors as well as wonderful apple fritters. Only complaint is they do not offer maple donuts or long Johns. Only the maple bacon donuts. They need to also offer maple only donuts and long johns as my wife would be very pleased. read more

I took my 2 kids on an adventure to find the best donut yesterday and we found it on our first stop at Donut Life. We prefer yeast donuts rather than cake and these were amazing. We tried a long JOHN with Bavarian cream, one sprinkles, 2 plain glazed, and 1 glazed with strawberry filling. We also had a kolasach that the argued over who would get to finish it. The donuts were perfectly fried with just the right amount of glaze. The chocolate is very mild, almost like a hot cocoa flavor. My kids loved that they got to watch them fill them and the Bavarian cream was great. The line was long but moved pretty quickly. They only have what's in the case at that moment so during busy times you might see a tray come out of something you want and then it's gone by the time you get to the front. They didn't have any plain glazed to be filled when it was our turn but they said I could wait 2 minutes for one. As soon as the tray came out, they grabbed one and filled it for me. We loved the donuts. We weren't able to try our second spot on our adventure until 2pm because these were so good and when we got the next round my kids asked for the box of what was left from Donut Life instead of the other ones. The only down side here was the coffee. Coffee itself was okay, but they don't have any half and half or milk, only single serve flavored creamers or powdered creamer. Highly suggest they add a regular cream to the coffee station. We will be back!!! read more

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This place is just the best. It's easy and quick, the way every don't experience should be. It makes me wish i wasn't on a diet, wish i could eat these donuts all the time! Would recommend any of the jelly/cream filled donuts. Also the employees there, I've only seen one young lady and young man, are super sweet. They always have something nice to say and an overall great attitude. Sweet people selling sweet treats~ One word of causation, be careful going here, you'll become addicted!! read more

This place is amazing. The staff are always so kind and happy. It is a family owned business and they take pride in what they do. And the doughnuts? GIRL. You will never ever ever want to go to any other place ever again. It won't compare!!! Make sure you get there as early as possible though. They sell out FAST! read more

I have to say the exterior doesn't really do the awesomeness of these donuts. Fluffy, huge, delicious and CHEAP.

Seriously. Best. Donuts. Ever. Two words. Maple bacon. Just do it. Thank me later. read more

The best donuts around! Krispy Kreme is great and all, but Donut Life can't be beat. Their apple fritters and long johns (filled when ordered) are a divine. Donut Life has become a Saturday morning staple in our household. read more

Wow. They put the cream in the warm donut once you order it. Bigger than Krispy Kreme or Dunkin. Better as far as I'm concerned, too. Friendly staff. Try it. You'll not regret it. read more

Really nice guys that work there. They were super friendly and welcoming. Plus the donuts were/are amazing and fresh! read more

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The best donuts around. These are right up there in the top 2 along with britts at carolina beach. Dunkin better be glad they have coffee or they'd be ran out of town read more

The best donut shop around. This place is family owned and the donuts are huge! They take their donut making serious. Their donuts are always fresh. I recommend this place to people constantly. read more

If you like donuts (who doesn't) you'll love this place. Fresh floffey & if you like filled donuts they will fill them for you with your choice of two kinds of cream or two kinds of jelly. read more

This locally owned donut shop has incredible fresh donuts and delightful service. My favorite is the lemon filled! The apple turnover is easily big enough for three people! Definitely recommend skipping the nearby chains and stopping here instead. My only complaint is the limited seating and sterile decor. You will want to carry out and enjoy your delightful donuts at home. read more

Best donuts ever. You taste the donut & toppings perfectly in every bite. Maple bacon, glazed, & toasted coconut are our faves. They don't do lattes or anything but the coffee is good too. Friendly & patient staff! read more

So glad to have this place in town. Excellent donuts and reasonably priced. Jelly donuts ate fulled to order and everything is fresh. The line was out the door both times I've visited.Get there early if you want some! read more

Love these donuts and love the employees!!!! Always so nice to come in here. Maple bacon and apple fritters are my favorite.

I grew up in Winston-Salem the home of Krispy Kreme and use to ride a bike in the summer about 4 miles after helping a friend deliver morning newspapers... Those doughnuts were great...These are better.. Been there twice now with the first time a line and they had sold out of some of the choices but after settling for remaining ones we can understand their situation. The second time no line and OMG... the racks were full and my waistline was expanding with full guilty pleasure. read more

Best donuts I have ever eaten!! The maple glaze with bacon is heavenly delicious! Apple fritter is wonderful but really sweet. read more

If you're looking for delicious donuts, this is THE SPOT. They really focused on doing what they do best and it shows. The store associate was so pleasant and helpful. The filled donuts are empty and YOU get to choose the filling! GENIUS! The apple fritter is as big as your face and trust me when I say you'll want a half dozen. This is a must when it comes to donuts! read more

Every time we go by or stop by the crowd is huge. We have literally witnessed people waiting for over an hour for their favorites. Best donuts around & if you aren't sure....you haven't tried them yet! Donut holes are our favorite!!!! read more

I'm from Greenville, SC, but every time I visit my brother in Hickory I HAVE to stop at Donut Life. I was introduced to them a couple years ago and I am hooked. They have the best donuts I have ever eaten!!! I can't wait to get back to Hickory just to have a donut. BEST DONUTS EVER. read more

Terrible service, the manager is terrible at service and all over bad attitude, the Asian guy who was their while I was in the shop was very snarky and forceful. Over all a terrible experience and sad girl that was working their got scolded for sweeping "wrong" and not grabbing donuts fast enough. That girl was very sweet and actually spent time to make sure my donuts which were subpar at that, were correct. Do not recommend and will never go back. read more

great donuts! Had cinnamon rolls and cinnamon sugar, great! large and very tasty, worth drive to hickory.

Great place to try new and inventive gourmet donuts! It's one of a kind for Catawba County. Great concept and friendly customer service.

Awesome donuts. They have great variety and the donuts are huge. The maple bacon donut is something special. The donuts put Krispy Kreme and dunkin donuts to shame. They also have organic coffee. The workers are awesome. Love this place to the point I have to stop in at least once a week. read more